Φnnovation Summit 2026 - Submission portal

Welcome to the Submission Portal of Φnnovation Summit 2026.
 
After log-in (or account creation) you will be asked if you wish to submit for one or more of the following categories:
  • Abstract Submission: Participants may propose an oral presentation for one of the Summit sessions or submit a poster to be displayed during coffee breaks.
  • Pitch Hour (Students only): BSc, MSc, and PhD students may apply to present a 5-minute pitch showcasing innovative ideas and research in Earth Observation and emerging technologies. Limited places are available. Selected participants will compete for the opportunity to join ESA Φ-lab as Visiting Researchers. Details on the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship Programme are available [here] 
  • Side Event Proposal: Entities interested in organizing a side event during the Summit are invited to submit their proposal, defining the theme and format. Side events are designed to foster deeper exploration, bold thinking, and cross-disciplinary exchanges. All organizational responsibilities rest with the proposing entity.
Important: Submission does not confirm attendance to the event. All accepted presenters must complete the Event Registration (HERE) and pay the registration fee by 1 June 2026 to secure attendance.

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Φnnovation Summit 2026 - Submission portal

Welcome to the Submission Portal of Φnnovation Summit 2026.
 
After log-in (or account creation) you will be asked if you wish to submit for one or more of the following categories:
  • Abstract Submission: Participants may propose an oral presentation for one of the Summit sessions or submit a poster to be displayed during coffee breaks.
  • Pitch Hour (Students only): BSc, MSc, and PhD students may apply to present a 5-minute pitch showcasing innovative ideas and research in Earth Observation and emerging technologies. Limited places are available. Selected participants will compete for the opportunity to join ESA Φ-lab as Visiting Researchers. Details on the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship Programme are available [here] 
  • Side Event Proposal: Entities interested in organizing a side event during the Summit are invited to submit their proposal, defining the theme and format. Side events are designed to foster deeper exploration, bold thinking, and cross-disciplinary exchanges. All organizational responsibilities rest with the proposing entity.
Important: Submission does not confirm attendance to the event. All accepted presenters must complete the Event Registration (HERE) and pay the registration fee by 1 June 2026 to secure attendance.

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1. Are you interested in submitting an abstract?

2. Are you interested in submitting for the Pitch Hour event?

(Students Only)

ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

ESA Education Office will sponsor up to 12 tertiary education students to attend the Summit. The sponsorship includes:
  • Registration fee
  • Up to EUR 350 for travel
  • Up to EUR 225 for accommodation (max 3 nights)

Please note that participation to the sponsorship is reserved to individuals coming form ESA Member States, Canada and ESA Associate Member States and Cooperating States.

3. Are you interested in organising a Side Event?

SIDE EVENTS
This is your chance to shape the conversation. You are invited to propose and organise side events, deciding the theme and selecting a format.
These interactive sessions are designed to encourage deeper exploration, bold thinking and cross-disciplinary exchanges.
Entities interested in organizing their side event at the Φ-nnovation Summit can express their interest below.
 

Disclaimer for Side Event Organisers

By submitting a proposal or organizing a side event at the Φinnovation Summit, you acknowledge that the European Space Agency (ESA) is not responsible for the planning, management, or execution of side events.

All responsibilities, including content, logistics, safety and legal compliance, rest solely with the organizing entity.

ESA disclaims any liability for issues, claims, or disputes arising from these activities.

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PITCH HOUR APPLICATION

ESA Academy Student Sponsorship

The ESA Education Office is pleased to sponsor up to 12 tertiary education students to attend the Φnnovation Summit 2026 under the ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship programme.
The sponsorship covers:

  • the student registration fee;
  • up to EUR 350 for travel;
  • up to EUR 225 for accommodation (up to 3 nights).

Reimbursements will be made via a single bank transfer after the event, upon submission of receipts.

To be eligible for an ESA Academy Student Sponsorship, students must fulfil the following criteria at the time of application:

  • individually present an accepted contribution at the conference (oral presentation, poster, other);
  • be minimum 18 years old at the time of the conference;
  • be a citizen of an ESA Member State, Associate Member, or Canada;
  • be enrolled as a student (Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate.) in a tertiary education academic programme (not graduating before the Conference);
  • not benefit from an overlapping financial support to attend this conference, unless duly justified;
  • agree with the conditions of the ESA Academy’s Privacy Policy.

Priority will be given to students who have less than 2 years of professional experience and have never taken part in an activity sponsored by the ESA Education Office.

The decision by the Selection Committee will be communicated by 15 April 2026.

ESA is committed to achieving diversity and creating an inclusive environment. To this end, applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, social origin or other characteristics are welcome.

 

Additional Contact Details

Please upload below a proof of your student status (University student, Phd student, Researcher etc.)

Have you ever been sponsored by ESA or ESA Academy before? (ESA internship, ESA Graduate Trainee, ESA Academy training session, ESA Academy hands-on project, ESA Academy Conference Student Sponsorship, ESA Academy Short Course Scholarship, ESA Academy Academic Scholarship)

Do you have more than 2 years of professional experience?

Your submission(s)

I am submitting for:

During the first two days of the event, talented students (MSc, and PhD) will take the stage to deliver 5-minute pitches showcasing their boldest ideas and research in Earth Observation and emerging technologies.

With only six slots available per day, this session is designed to highlight fresh perspectives and early-stage innovation. Each day will conclude with the selection of a Pitch Hour winner, who will be offered the opportunity to join ESA Φ-lab as a Visiting Researcher. The winners will be awarded on stage during the last day of the conference.

Please select one of the themes below:

  • AI Downstream Applications
  • AI Upstream Applications

Places are limited, so register your interest and we will get back to you by 15 April 2026.

Title:

Pitch Hour abstract text:

Do you wish to make another Pitch Hour submission? (Max 2 submission per participant are accepted)

Select theme of your second contribution:

Title:

Pitch Hour abstract text:

Other questions

Will you be presenting your contribution individually?

Please note that if a presentation is delivered by multiple authors, only one sponsorship will be granted per presentation.

What is your motivation to attend the conference?

Do you benefit from an overlapping financial support to attend this conference?

Do you agree with the with ESA Academy's Privacy Policy

ESA Academy privacy policy available HERE

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Abstract Submission

I am submiting for:

Select for which session you are submitting your abstract:

Select Pecha Kucha if you are interested in participating in a session of concise, creative talks. Presentation style where the speaker shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each (total: 6 minutes 40 seconds) 

Select Fish Bowl if you are interested in taking part to a discussion format designed for interactive dialogue. 

Select Poster if you are interested in submitting only for the poster presentation.

Select Submission for all if you are interested in being considered for all opportunities.

What is the title of your submission?

Abstract text:

Do you wish to make another submission? (Max 2 submission per participant are accepted)

I am submitting for:

Select for which session you are submitting your abstract:

Select Pecha Kucha if you are interested in participating in a session of concise, creative talks. Presentation style where the speaker shows 20 slides for 20 seconds each (total: 6 minutes 40 seconds) 

Select Fish Bowl if you are interested in taking part to a discussion format designed for interactive dialogue. 

Select Poster if you are interested in submitting only for the poster presentation.

Select Submission for all if you are interested in being considered for all opportunities.

What is the title of your second submission?

Abstract text:

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SIDE EVENT PROPOSAL

SIDE EVENTS
This is your chance to shape the conversation. You are invited to propose and organise a side event, suggesting the theme and format.
These interactive sessions are designed to encourage deeper exploration, bold thinking and cross-disciplinary exchanges.
Entities interested in organizing their side event at the Φnnovation Summit can express their interest below.
 

Disclaimer for Side Event Organisers

By submitting a proposal or organizing a side event at the Φinnovation Summit, you acknowledge that the European Space Agency (ESA) is not responsible for the planning, management, or execution of side events.

All responsibilities, including content, logistics, safety and legal compliance, rest solely with the organizing entity.

ESA disclaims any liability for issues, claims, or disputes arising from these activities.

Side Event Duration

Preferable duration (to be confirmed by ESA based on availability)

Side Event proposal

Upload a Side Event proposal describing format, themes and scope (max 500 word)

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Privacy Consent

PRIVACY NOTICE AND CONSENT FORM

Please read the following carefully to understand how the ESA Conference Bureau treats personal data received within the scope of your registration. Click here to view the Privacy Notice and Consent Form. The ESA Conference Bureau is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy while all the while carrying out our obligations arising from the organisation of this meeting.

By submitting your personal data, you agree to have your personal data collected and further processed as described for the purposes detailed below, allowing the ESA Conference Bureau and organisations associated with this meeting to contact you as required for the organisation and administration of the Φnnovation Summit 2026 event.

For those cases where your consent was not already obtained by ESA (including by other modalities) and is required under the ESA Framework on Personal Data Protection, you agree with the collection and further processing of your personal data. 

Data Processing Consent

Data Processing Consent option required

You will be able to withdraw your consent depending on the modality used to collect your personal data, in particular by sending an email to ESA DPO at: DPO@ESA.int , or the Event Organisers on events.organisation@esa.int.

I agree to be contacted for future events

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Important: Submission does not confirm attendance to the event. All accepted presenters must complete the Event Registration (HERE) and pay the registration fee by 1 June 2026 to secure attendance.

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